Description
Bring a splash of joy to your baking with Cotton Candy Cookies! These delightful treats blend the classic taste of sugar cookies with the enchanting essence of cotton candy, making them perfect for any celebration. Their vibrant pink and blue colors are visually striking, while their soft texture and sweet flavor will leave everyone wanting more. Ideal for birthdays or fun gatherings, these cookies are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Get ready to impress friends and family with these whimsical creations that are sure to brighten any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Pink food coloring, a few drops
- Blue food coloring, a few drops
- Cotton candy flavoring (optional), adjust to taste
- Sprinkles (optional), for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Divide dough into two parts; color one half pink and the other blue. Roll small balls using both colors together.
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Optionally sprinkle decorations on top.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg